Sunday, January 10, 2010

11th January 2010

Happy New Year all,
I hope you all had a great Christmas and 2010 is great for you. Well we haven't been up to much except watching a heap of DVD's. Gem's been unwell so it's been a bit of a chore to cab it everywhere and have to lug around all her stuff plus the suction machine.

We've been shopping a few times but to be honest it's been going to one shop or one centre and trying to get everything at the one time. It gets too much when we need something from different locations and have to cab it from place to place. It takes us most of the day to do things it would generally take 1-2 hours.

We're hoping this year will be easier. Not for anything but just being hopeful.

This year Gem has graduated to seniors at Glenroy Special School which is a huge accomplishment. I'm excited because I always knew my girl's great but I'm also anxious because she's growing up.

We did have a chance to try a vehicle late last year and I've set my sights on the VW Caddy Maxi Life. It's awesome, the size of a sedan, not a bus and it drives like a sedan and not a truck. Let's hope 2010 is our year of independent transport and easy access to socialising. Can't wait.

Have an awesome 2010 all,
Cheers
Net and Gem

Monday, December 14, 2009

15th December 2009

Hi all,
Well, we're going to have a kind of break over Christmas. Gem's really sick, just in time for the holidays. So I can see a lot of sleepless nights. Let's hope we don't end up in hospital again this year or any time.

I thought because a lot of people are winding down, I would take this opportunity to try and nut out a fundraising event and venue instead of sending off requests, although we are still accepting donations :-). So don't forget to hang on to your Diego's Tortilla Barcodes.

Thank you to everyone who has helped us over this fundraising period with support and donations. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and please be safe and have a wonderful New Year.

We'll keep in touch,

Cheers
Net and Gem

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

9th December 2009

Hi all,
I just thought I'd keep you up to date with how much we've fundraised financially. From the 5th November 2009 to 8th December 2009 we've raised $4380.44. A big thank you to Leo from Pacific Meat for helping us raise so much.

Cheers
Net

Sunday, December 6, 2009

7th December 2009 Part Two

Hi all,
More exciting news. An awesome thank you to the following companies:

Financial Donations:
Mulitvac


Product Donations:
Dairy Bell Icecream

Thank you again

Cheers
Net

7th December 2009

Hi all,
Having a little freak out, holidays are coming up, 6 weeks of entertaining Gem, shopping, no school holiday program because our council isn't offering it and I can't breathe thinking about relying on cabs to get around especially after our experiences over the last few months.

Sometimes I wish so hard I think I can will a van to magically appear in our drive way. I know, off with the fairies.

While doing a little research, I found a company in Melbourne that hires modified vans for one day or longer at pretty reasonable rates. Wheel Away has a range of vans to choose from as well as a few new ones coming in. Check them out on www.wheelaway.com.au

Have a great day
Cheers
Net

Monday, November 30, 2009

1st December 2009

Hi all,
We now have a PO Box so you can start sending in your BarCodes from your San Diego's Tortilla products. Diego's Tortillas have committed to sending donations for barcodes we send in, so the more you send to our PO Box, the more funds we will be able to raise.

I will try and keep you updated with our movements as much as possible but Gem has gone a little down hill with her seizures and lungs and so (more due to lack of sleep) it may take me a little longer to update you.

Well, here's the address:

Gem's Fundraiser
Diego's Tortillas Barcodes
PO Box 645,
Thomastown, Vic., 3074


Have a brilliant week,

Cheers
Net

Sunday, November 29, 2009

30th November 2009

Hi all,
We have another donation. I am moved by the response we are getting, people are so generous. See below for the company who has joined our fundraising efforts and don't forget to have a look at Gem's website www.gemsfundraiser.com

Product Donation
Maryann Portelli - Car Lovers